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Advising people with depression is hard, simply because they’re hard to advise. Depending on the degree of depression, they often put obstacles in the way of everything people try to do to help. The way I brought it up with one of my friends was simply to bring it up in conversation; I told her about it and said “If you won’t do it for yourself, do it for me.” Just let her know that you are there to support her and help her through whenever she needs it. It’s important also to find a balance between being there to motivate her and leaving her alone to do it herself. Above all, let her know that, even when it seems like there’s nobody and she’s completely alone, that you are there for her. It can be very difficult, especially if people’s negativity gets you down but make sure she knows you’re always there. I tell my best friend every day, maybe so much that it gets annoying - but if something annoys you, at least you know it’s there. Hope this helps. If you need more advice, don’t hesitate to ask.